Device for applying an article to a moving object
US12195223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 2, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65C9/26
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for applying an article to a moving object includes an applicator member having a base element and an arm element. The arm element is telescopically coupled to the base element such that the arm element is movable between a retracted state and an extended state. A biasing member biases the arm element towards its extended state and an actuator shaft is pivotably connected to the base element. The actuator shaft is eccentrically arranged and rotatable about a first rotation axis RA1, and a support member is pivotable about a second rotation axis RA2 and slidingly supports a mid-section of the arm element. An applicator head is cyclically movable between a retrieval position and an application position in response to rotation of the eccentrically arranged actuator shaft about the first rotation axis RA1. The arm element can be brought to its retracted state during movement of the applicator head from the retrieval position to the application position and can assume its extended state during movement of the applicator head from the application position to the retrieval position.
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